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CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Mar 18, 2025)

Filed March 18, 2025For Securities:CNP

Summary

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) has filed an 8-K report on March 18, 2025, primarily to disclose financial information related to its wholly-owned subsidiary, Southern Indiana Gas and Electric Company (“CEI South”). This filing includes audited financial statements for CEI South for the years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, as well as supplementary financial and operational data for the same periods. Investors should note that these disclosures are furnished, not filed, under Regulation FD, meaning they are not subject to the same liability as formal SEC filings and will not be automatically incorporated into future CNP registration statements. The core purpose of this 8-K is to provide transparency into the performance of a significant subsidiary. While not a direct reflection of CenterPoint Energy's consolidated results, the provided financial data for CEI South offers insights into the operational and financial health of this specific utility segment. Investors interested in the performance of CNP's Indiana operations should review the furnished exhibits for a more detailed understanding.

Key Highlights

  • 1Disclosure of audited financial statements for CEI South (a CNP subsidiary) for fiscal years 2024 and 2023.
  • 2Inclusion of supplementary financial and operational data for CEI South for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
  • 3The information is furnished under Regulation FD, not filed, limiting its legal implications under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 4The furnished exhibits will not be automatically incorporated by reference into future CenterPoint Energy registration statements.
  • 5Provides specific financial performance details for the Indiana-based CEI South subsidiary.
  • 6Allows investors to track the financial trajectory of a key segment within CenterPoint Energy's broader operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to furnish audited financial statements and supplementary financial and operational data for CenterPoint Energy's wholly-owned subsidiary, Southern Indiana Gas and Electric Company (CEI South), for the years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023.

No, the financial statements and supplementary data for CEI South are furnished under Regulation FD and are not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act. They will not be automatically incorporated into CenterPoint Energy's registration statements unless specifically stated.

This filing provides specific insights into the financial performance of a particular subsidiary, CEI South. While important for understanding the performance of CNP's Indiana operations, it does not represent CenterPoint Energy's consolidated financial results. Investors should refer to CenterPoint Energy's consolidated financial reports for a comprehensive view of the company's financial health.

The detailed information is available in Exhibits 99.1 (audited financial statements) and 99.2 (supplementary financial and operational data) attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K filed by CenterPoint Energy, Inc. on March 18, 2025.